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Turbo vs Non-Turbo the never ending struggle 200

posted by  someone claiming to be cultof240 on  Wed Oct 16 06:09 CST 2002 [RELATED]

consider that it can be a little difficult to find a good Turbo 240 sometimes... when i was buying my 245, i couldn't find one near me at any price, and i didn't want a 740. so i settled for an '86 245, but i got a nice one. done some mods (intake, exhaust, sway bars) to keep me happy. i recently looked at purchasing two Turbo wagons ('82 for parts, and '84) with the intent of selling my '86 to pay for them, at a decent price but after driving the "good" one ('84) i changed my mind. realize that without an intercooler, these cars are no faster than mine is, in fact the '84 was slower. and beat up. and kinda rusty. (this is PA)

so, considering the extra work (buying two cars, swapping parts, minor body work, selling the remainder, buying and installing intercooler) i decided to wait until i'm ready to put a newer turbo engine in my '86 from a 740/760 donor car. it will probably be more reliable, and parts may even be easier to come by. i will end up with a fast, rust-free 245 Turbo, and all i will need are some of those gorgeous 5-spoke wheels.

granted, the Turbo 240s are awesome vehicles and i still wish i had one, but they are a lot of work and i will get the power in the end...






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